Corporate Relations Manager

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive insurance options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven Corporate Relations Manager – Employer Relations & Experiential Learning.

Reporting to the Business Engagement Director, this role develops and manages employer partnerships that expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment across foundational programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in corporate relations, business development, employer engagement, or partnership management.
• Ability to cultivate corporate relationships and secure financial commitments through sponsorships or fundraising.
• Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities.
• Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities.
• Evaluates existing strategies and recommends program enhancements to unit leadership.
• Assists with implementing the unit resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and issue resolution.
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Corporate relations

Business development

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Business Engagement Manager

Job Summary:

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven professional to serve as its Corporate Relations Manager – Employer Relations & Experiential Learning. Reporting to the Business Engagement Director, this position will develop and manage employer partnerships that expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment across foundational programs within the College.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities
• Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities
• Evaluates existing strategies and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
• Assists with implementing the unit personnel resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

Department:

UW-Madison, College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

Compensation:

The minimum salary is $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in corporate relations, business development, employer engagement, or partnership management.
• Ability to cultivate corporate relationships, communicate partnership value, and secure financial commitments through fundraising, sponsorship development, or consultative selling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple relationships, track next steps, and ensure timely, consistent follow-through.
• Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and accountability in managing partnerships, following up on commitments, and advancing opportunities through completion.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand partner needs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to deliver on partner expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, particularly working with employers, faculty, academic programs, or career services.
• Experience supporting internships, capstone projects, experiential learning, workforce development, or university recruiting.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and partnership pipeline tracking.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Contact Information:

Meghan Cobb

[e-mail]

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